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In Search of Hades: The Virgin Recordings 1973–1979

Tangerine Dream · 2019

944 min · 60 tracks · electronic · Krautrock

A sprawling collection of ambient soundscapes and intricate compositions that encapsulate the essence of 1970s electronic music.

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Why this album works

This compilation not only showcases the band's innovative approach to sound but also documents their influence on the genre, as evidenced by its positive reception among critics and fans alike. The album features remastered versions and previously unreleased tracks, highlighting its cultural significance and reaffirming Tangerine Dream's legacy within the evolving landscape of electronic music.
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sprawling soundscapes exploration wave-like pacing with dynamic peaks ideal for deep listening sessions
Context
Released in 2019, 'In Search of Hades' arrives as a comprehensive retrospective of Tangerine Dream's formative years, specifically from their Virgin Records era between 1973 and 1979. By this time, the band had already established themselves as pioneers of electronic music, with previous albums like 'Phaedra' (1974) propelling them into the spotlight and influencing countless artists thereafter.
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Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Phaedra Standout 17:40
  • 2 Mysterious Semblance at the Strand of Nightmares 9:45
  • 3 Movements of a Visionary 7:58
  • 4 Sequent C 2:24
  • 5 Phaedra (Steven Wilson 2018 stereo remix) 17:42
  • 6 Sequent C (Steven Wilson 2018 stereo remix) 2:21

Disc 2

  • 1 2nd Day 20:34
  • 2 Flute Organ Piece 11:00
  • 3 Phaedra Out‐Take Version 2a 20:37

Disc 3

  • 1 Phaedra Out‐Take 1 11:46
  • 2 Phaedra Out‐Take 2b 5:44
  • 3 2nd Side – Piece 1 13:05
  • 4 2nd Side – Piece 2 9:20
  • 5 Organ Piece 5:49

Disc 4

  • 1 The Victoria Palace Concert – Part One 46:54

Disc 5

  • 1 The Victoria Palace Concert – Part Two 28:16
  • 2 The Victoria Palace Concert – Encore 13:01

Disc 6

  • 1 Oedipus Tyrannus Overture 11:02
  • 2 Oedipus Tyrannus, Act 1 16:45
  • 3 Oedipus Tyrannus, Act 2: Battle 10:10
  • 4 Oedipus Tyrannus, Act 2: Baroque 8:55
  • 5 Oedipus Tyrannus, Act 2: Zeus 5:43
  • 6 Oedipus Tyrannus, Act 3 22:09

Disc 7

  • 1 Introduction by John Peel 2:36
  • 2 The Rainbow Concert – Part One 36:51
  • 3 The Rainbow Concert – Part Two 29:22

Disc 8

  • 1 The Rainbow Concert – Part Three 37:55
  • 2 The Rainbow Concert – Encore 12:27

Disc 9

  • 1 Rubycon – Part One Standout 17:17
  • 2 Rubycon – Part Two 17:41
  • 3 Rubycon (extended introduction) 15:04

Disc 10

  • 1 The Royal Albert Hall Concert – Part One 1:10:33

Disc 11

  • 1 The Royal Albert Hall Concert – Part Two 40:13
  • 2 The Royal Albert Hall Concert – Encore 13:46

Disc 12

  • 1 Ricochet – Part One 17:02
  • 2 Ricochet – Part Two 21:10
  • 3 Ricochet – Part One (Steven Wilson 2018 stereo remix) 17:09
  • 4 Ricochet – Part Two (Steven Wilson 2018 stereo remix) 21:21

Disc 13

  • 1 Stratosfear Standout 10:35
  • 2 The Big Sleep in Search of Hades 4:31
  • 3 3am at the Border of the Marsh From Okefenokee 8:48
  • 4 Invisible Limits 11:30
  • 5 Coventry Cathedral – The Original Film Soundtrack 34:07
  • 6 Stratosfear (single edit) 4:20
  • 7 The Big Sleep in Search of Hades (single edit) 3:24

Disc 14

  • 1 Cherokee Lane 16:27
  • 2 Monolight 19:56
  • 3 Cold Water Canyon 18:08
  • 4 Desert Dream 17:55
  • 5 Encore 3:16
  • 6 Hobo March 4:49

Disc 15

  • 1 Bent Cold Sidewalk 13:10
  • 2 Rising Runner Missed by Endless Sender 5:05
  • 3 Madrigal Meridian 20:35
  • 4 Haunted Heights 6:12
  • 5 Barryl Blue 7:19

Disc 16

  • 1 Force Majeure 18:21
  • 2 Cloudburst Flight 7:28
  • 3 Thru Metamorphic Rocks 14:35
  • 4 Chimes and Chains 4:47

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